You're too low. The 4 did almost 2 mill with a smaller initial distribution. The 4S will do over 3mil easy. Count on it
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AT&T Alone Sees 200,000 iPhone 4S Preorders in First 12 Hours, Their Most Successful
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You're too low. The 4 did almost 2 mill with a smaller initial distribution. The 4S will do over 3mil easy. Count on it
It depends on what your needs are...
Although AT&T does offer some distinct advantages over Verizon and Sprint (specifically the use of voice & data at the same time), the overall consensus of consumer satisfaction with AT&T tends to be very low in most U.S. regions in regards to Call Quality, Network Quality, Customer Care, and Purchase Experience. So if your like another poster on here that MUST HAVE voice+data use at the same time, then it's good to have more than one alternative to AT&T.
Hyperbole.
This is a good point of consideration. CNET has a good USA phone coverage map to see how the services vary from the big 4 wireless providers in your area; definitely worth reviewing in you're currently on the fence about which carrier to go with.
Although AT&T does offer some distinct advantages over Verizon and Sprint (specifically the use of voice & data at the same time), the overall consensus of consumer satisfaction with AT&T tends to be very low in most U.S. regions in regards to Call Quality, Network Quality, Customer Care, and Purchase Experience. So if your like another poster on here that MUST HAVE voice+data use at the same time, then it's good to have more than one alternative to AT&T.
Hyperbole.
This is a good point of consideration. CNET has a good USA phone coverage map to see how the services vary from the big 4 wireless providers in your area; definitely worth reviewing in you're currently on the fence about which carrier to go with.
I just did the same thing. I took a leap of faith at apple and canceled my order for the 16 GB. When I tried to then order a 32 GB from apple, the system told me I wasn't eligible to upgrade (used it up on my 16GB).
I called 1-800-MY-APPLE to see if they could help. They told me that AT&T had to clear things from their end and that it would take 24 hours. However, as soon as I received an email from apple confirming my cancellation (~5 minutes later), I *then* was able to order the 32 GB phone from apple's site (i.e. my eligibility returned).
Hope this helps.
Actually the first release was only 15 inch, the 17 inch came even later in May of 2003.
Wikipedia doesn't lie.
That is true. I called Apple again and was told they could cancel my order and my upgrade eligibility would automatically be restored and I could place an order for the 32 GB. I am just worried that it will not be that smooth.
Any idea what the stock at stores is going to be like? What happens if I cannot get a 32 GB within the 14 day return period. Will I just have to return it for a refund?
BTW - before I canceled my order I added an unsubsidized 32 GB phone to my cart to see when it would be delivered. That's when I decided to pull the trigger.
My 32 GB is also being delivered on the 14th.
Friend preordered from Sprint
A friend of mine at work is getting her first iPhone though Sprint. Myself I have to wait for a year until my contract expires as I do not want to pay an early termination fee.
Hopefully by the time the contract expires, the iPhone 5 will be out.
I am glad for Apple that the new version is doing well.
Sent from my iPad2, designed by Steve
A friend of mine at work is getting her first iPhone though Sprint. Myself I have to wait for a year until my contract expires as I do not want to pay an early termination fee.
Hopefully by the time the contract expires, the iPhone 5 will be out.
I am glad for Apple that the new version is doing well.
Sent from my iPad2, designed by Steve
stranger things have happened at sea...
Heh, I reckon they still have some of those on back order.
Heh, I reckon they still have some of those on back order.
I pre-ordered two phones around 2pm PST today, delivery date of the 14th. Didn't need to pre-order in the wee hours.
Amazing? No
Expected? Yes
As long as it has the Apple logo, nothing else matters.
Apples powerful marketing spin and convincing ringmaster from the past, charmed the public into feeding frenzy. It's not about the phone, it's about "The Story".
The darling of Hollywood and the press, their insider grey haired journalist well placed in the New York Times & Wall St Journal, along with Fart Apps and games that appeal to the youngsters, comprise a sphere of influence unlike any other. Perceived as the most desirable brand on the planet, Apple has an advantage far beyond the iToys they make in China.
It's no wonder the numbers are staggering their buyers are presold on brand alone. Quite unique.
I've never been forced to be stuck with an iPhone for 2 years. I've had all 4, and I've bought each one for the subsidized price. Plus I've sold the old one for more than I paid for the new one each time. So for the cost of service for 3+ years I've had iPhones for all that time. It will be very easy for anyone to flip their 4S for the 5 at minimal, if any, out of pocket cost.
According to this website it shows that the 17" was introduced in 7/2002. I guess someone should inform Wikipedia. However, I am not remembering the date I bought my first Mac.
You will lose your priority if you cancel and re-order, as you should. But if you want the 32, just do it, and deal with the fact that you might have to wait an extra week.
And you won't have to. Just sell the phone. It'll be worth $400 at least, if you take care of it, after 12 months.
When everyone was predictably bitching that Apple was ****ed and that this phone wouldn't sell much, I said that this phone will end up outselling the iPhone 4, which is currently the best selling phone on the planet. Seems I'll be right. People on messageboards are so ****ing out of touch with reality, and normal people, it's beyond sad.
Of course because you say it is not amazing it must be true.
And if we believe the pundits we would expect the iPhone 4S to be a sales flop because it did not have a bigger screen, LTE and NFC.Withstand?
Just how much do you think the CEO has to do with fulfilling orders at midnight on a school night? The phones have already been built and packaged, the web ordering systems set up, all done. SJ would have slept through the whole thing if he was still with us.
But Google has bigger cloud, don't they? And then there is Amazon cloud (also Android-centric).
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"We have processed your order and it has been sent to our warehouse for shipment.
Your order cannot be changed or canceled at this time."
Sweet!
Ordered 64GB on AT&T last night.
"We have processed your order and it has been sent to our warehouse for shipment.
Your order cannot be changed or canceled at this time."
Sweet!
Ordered 64GB on AT&T last night.
But none of them integrate the way iCloud will with the Apple eco system and the iDevices.
But even my mom who does not follow any tech at all knew about the iPhone being delayed. The average person did know the iPhone was late and would be sitting on waiting for it to be announced.
What's preventing them? They own the cloud and mobile OS. They can do whatever they want and they are pretty good at it.
I think the $99 iPhone 4 may very well be the sweet spot for sales of all iPhones.